Philadelphia in Code Blue: Mayor Parker urges those unsheltered to seek city resources

A snow emergency will begin in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. Sunday and a winter storm warning is in effect in Philly until 1 a.m. Monday. 

With Philadelphia under a ‘Code Blue’ emergency, city leaders are speaking out about how to stay proactive in the snowy weather with frigid temperatures. 

What we know:

The city of Philadelphia is urging people to prepare for the life-threatening cold as they dig out from the snow.

City leaders held a news conference Sunday, outlining the safety measures they are taking, with the city under a 'code blue' emergency as temperatures drop below freezing.

The city is urging those without a home to head to one of the city's warming centers, located at libraries and senior centers across the city.

Some centers are open 24-hours, and all are welcome.

The city is also asking people to call Philadelphia's homeless-outreach hotline, 215-232-1984, if they see someone staying outside in the cold.

What they're saying:

"There is no excuse. If you see someone who is unsheltered during this code blue and these extremely low temperatures call that number," said Mayor Cherelle Parker. "There is more than enough support available to ensure that all philadelphians are protected during this time."

What you can do:

Call Philadelphia's homeless-outreach hotline, 215-232-1984, if you or someone you know is in need of services to stay warm.

Related

Philly warming centers: Places to seek warmth, shelter amid frigid weather

Amid the frigid weather during the area's first significant snow storm of the winter, The city of Philadelphia has opened 20 new warming centers to help keep folks warm and properly sheltered.

See the full list of warming centers in Philadelphia here.

The Source: The information in this story is from the City of Philadelphia and Mayor Cherelle Parker. 

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